The goal of any artist making a holiday record is to put their own signature on these time-honored songs. On "Wrapped in Red," Kelly Clarkson does so with about five exclamation marks. Clarkson's booming voice provides the jolt for this collection of Christmas classics. True, you probably didn't think "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" needed any spark — but then you've probably yet to hear Clarkson's voice take it to a soaring crescendo. It may not have been needed, but it sure is a welcome change from the sweet but often staid renditions heard at this time of the year.
She gives the same kind of jolt to songs like "Blue Christmas," conveying the melancholy of the song like a torch singer or on "Run Run Rudolph," where she rocks out more than the guitars. Even when she's not showcasing the full power of her vocals, she's giving a powerful performance, such as on "Silent Night," delivered with sweet, haunting harmony with Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood.
Clarkson wows throughout "Wrapped in Red." She shows her versatility and influences as a performer, jumping from jazz to pop to soul to country, yet still delivering a cohesive album that will be entertaining to all. "Wrapped in Red" should be unwrapped quickly for this holiday season.
It took a while but her version of PCHFC has really grown on me and she slays it live
To be honest, I thought all of the R&B tinged songs were the highlights of the album. Those are also the songs she can slay without having to rehearse a bagillion times. It's just in her blood.
I think I finally decided that HYAMLC and PCHFC are her best vocal work on the album and my personal favorites. Love UTT for obvious Pop reasons.
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